NHS Sexual Safety Charter
Friday 20th February 2026
Whilst not a mandatory requirement, the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and completion of a self-assessment checklist against the Charter’s principles have been developed as support for NHS organisations and may help pharmacy owners get ahead of incoming amendments to the Employment Rights Act.
NHSE requests that all primary care providers take the following steps by 31st March:
• Sign up to the 10 principles of the Sexual Safety Charter
• Complete the primary care self-assurance checklist to evidence awareness and compliance with legal duties to prevent sexual harassment
• By 31st March, confirm via this national online form that the provider is signed up to the Charter and has completed the checklist.
Friday 20th February 2026



